Academic Programs

GTCC offers you an incredible variety of academic opportunities. Whatever your interests, talents or passion, GTCC can help you find the right career path. We offer both College Transfer and Technical programs, taught by highly qualified and dedicated faculty. We invite you to explore our wide range of academic programs and find the one that’s right for you.

Courses are taught at campuses throughout Guilford County, as well as online.

Welding Technology

Jamestown Campus

Discover welding. Ignite new personal and career possibilities! From skyscrapers to Nascar to nuclear containment vessels, welding shapes lives and communities every day. In fact, half of our nation’s total gross national product includes welding work, products, and services of some kind. There is currently a skilled welder shortage equating to great job security. Amazing, right?

You might also be surprised to discover that a career in welding is very different than you think. These roles are dynamic and challenging. They offer you rewarding opportunities to harness new knowledge; develop craftsmanship; learn scientific principles; and be exposed to today’s most advanced technologies.

Welding technology has changed dramatically. It is high-tech and high skilled. Many younger, technology-geared students are drawn to welding worksites where teams frequently work with lasers, robotics, computer programming, and other complex technologies. In addition to welders, many other professional-level experts are needed from certified inspectors and engineers to specialized sales teams.

Welder – GMAW (“MIG”)

Jamestown Campus

Are you good with your hands? Are you mechanically inclined? Then listen to this! 60% of everything manufactured has a welded component. If you are interested in becoming a Welder, we have the training for you. The Quick Careers Welder program consists of a series of courses* designed to not only prepare students for a career as a Welder (MIG) but also to prepare them to earn AWS Level I – Entry Welder certification.

*Awards of Completion are earned at the successful completion of all of the courses in the program.

Turfgrass Management

Greensboro Campus

The purpose of the Turfgrass Management Program is to provide students with the instruction, knowledge, and skills required for a successful career in the Turfgrass Industry. The program serves the Green Industry. Whether it is in Turfgrass, Horticultural, Agriculture, Landscape Construction, Landscape Gardening, or Landscape Maintenance, where you could make above average income, Turfgrass Management Technology could be the right choice for you! At GTCC, we offer a curriculum aimed at getting you into the workforce quickly and effectively! We train you on “state-of-the-art” equipment utilizing industry standard protocol and curriculum. Turfgrass Managers are certain to be in-demand for as long as people have the need for maintenance in the green industry. The Turfgrass Management program equips students with the employability skills necessary for stable long-term employment.

Turfgrass Managers are Always in Demand: Entering a career in Turfgrass guarantees job security and a future of steady work. Slumps in the economy do not stop plants from growing; therefore, the landscape will always require maintenance. The industry currently has a shortage of qualified Turfgrass Managers. The Turfgrass industry is not readily disrupted by changes that may disrupt other businesses. When you complete your Turfgrass degree and have worked in the Turfgrass industry, you become an expert on the subject of Turfgrass Management. Your job skill set will qualify you for employment listed under titles like Golf Course Superintendent, Sportsturf Manager, Department Supervisor, Estate Grounds Supervisor, Senior Spray Technician, Landscape Manager, Director of Grounds Maintenance, Highway right of way Supervisor, Sod Production Supervisor, Equipment Manager, Head Groundskeeper, or Director of Golf Course Maintenance, and similar job description titles.

Surgical Technology

Jamestown Campus

If you are fascinated with the operating room and surgery, you may be interested in becoming a Surgical Technologist. As a member of the surgical team, the Surgical Technologist prepares supplies, equipment, and instruments for the operation; prepares patients for surgery; maintains aseptic conditions; and assists the surgeon during the operation.

The GTCC Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). The GTCC Surgical Technology program has a program retention average of 72.2% for 2012-2016 and a job placement average of 94% for 2011-2015.

Supply Chain Management

Donald W. Cameron Campus

Be the engine that makes businesses run smoothly! The Supply Chain Management career is virtually limitless in its opportunities. This career is an exciting, fast-paced experience in leading efforts to drive the operational success of many businesses.

GTCC teaches a broad range of Supply Chain management skills including operations management, transportation, warehousing, purchasing and international trade. We do this using practical industry-related equipment and software. Our program stands out as the only community college program in the state with a teaching warehouse. We are also the only college that is qualified by SAP to teach with SAP University Alliances resources.

Special Interests and Hobbies

Jamestown Campus

Guilford Technical Community College is pleased to offer a variety of lifelong leisure learning and personal enrichment courses. Whether it's Public Speaking or Photography, check here for a variety of courses to choose from.

Skills Training for Job Seekers (HRD)

Jamestown Campus

Enhance your resume, market yourself, and explore a new career. HRD (Human Resources Development) courses provide employability skills training and assistance for adults who are trying to find employment, transitioning back into the workforce, or working to redefine their professional niche in today's global market.

HRD Classes – HRD classes are designed to address current needs and trends of the complex and constantly changing workforce. See the FAQ below for a complete list of HRD classes available at GTCC.

Career Readiness Certificate – HRD offers classes to prepare you to earn The National Career Readiness Certification (CRC), a portable, recognizable skills credential that proves to employers that you possess the foundational skills relevant to specific jobs. See the FAQ below for more information on the CRC.

Fee Waiver Eligibility – All HRD courses are fee-waived for qualifying individuals who are unemployed, who are "underemployed," or who have received notice of layoff or pending layoff. See the FAQ below for more information.

Simulation and Game Development

Jamestown Campus

The Simulation and Game Development degree at GTCC offers you the opportunity to learn how to develop video games and simulation software. You will learn the programming, graphics development, storylines, and business requirements for developing fully functional games and simulation software for PC and mobile devices. This program is unique, as students who obtain the AAS in Simulation & Game Development also learn very valuable skill sets that are applicable to multiple disciplines. Within this degree, you will gain the skills necessary to gain employment in many diverse areas of IT, including Computer Programming, Game Development, Software Engineering, Mobile Development, Graphic Design, and more!

Real Estate

Greensboro Campus

The program is designed to provide training to prepare you to sit for the North Carolina Real Estate Commission’s state exam to become licensed to list and sell real estate. Post-licensing and continuing education courses are available for those already working in the Real Estate field that need to take post-licensing and continuing education courses.

The program supports the mission of the North Carolina Community College System and the mission of Guilford Technical Community College by sharing its commitment to serving the community. The program produces competent entry-level technologists by providing students with a sound education in radiography.

The Program has a programmatic accreditation by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The program operates by JRCERT Standards for an accredited educational program in radiographyhttps://www.jrcert.org/students/what-is-accreditation/.

Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography. The ARRT is the national examination for certification and registration for radiographers. For more information reviewhttps://www.arrt.org/earn-arrt-credentials/requirements.

Property & Casualty Insurance

Greensboro Campus

This is the course required by the NC Insurance Commission for eligibility to take the State Licensing Examination. Upon successful completion of this 60 hour course, you will be able to discuss automobile insurance, general liability exposures and insurance, workers’ compensation, commercial fire and other insurance, homeowners’ insurance, crime insurance and government fire and casualty insurance.

Project Management Professional

Greensboro Campus

The Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) has grown rapidly to become a major project management qualification in North America and Internationally. The PMP® is the most important industry-recognized certification for project managers.

Project Management Essentials and PMP® Exam PrepThis course will benefit all project managers, team leads, team members, functional managers, and other key project stakeholders in any industry. It is designed to assist in passing the PMI PMP® exam. Project Management Essentials and PMP® Exam Prep is a five-day, instructor-led, training program that provides a solid foundation in the concepts, tools, and techniques of formal project management while preparing you for Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification.

The Project Leadership SeriesSMThe Project Leadership SeriesSM is presented in collaboration with Tanden, a premier project management consulting and education firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Tanden is a Global Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) of the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Therapeutic Massage – Professional

Jamestown Campus

The Therapeutic Massage program prepares you with the training and skills for success in a rapidly growing, dynamic profession. The curriculum consists of 659 hours of classroom and clinical training that is designed to prepare students to practice as a professional Massage Therapist in a variety of employment settings.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the North Carolina Massage and Bodywork Therapy Licensing Examination (MBlex) to become a licensed Massage Therapist in North Carolina. Students will also receive a certification in Neuromuscular Therapy American VersionÔ (NMT), which will open doors in medical settings such as Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Chiropractic and others.

Nursing: Practical Nursing

Jamestown Campus

Would you like to work in the exciting field of healthcare providing direct patient care within a team of healthcare providers? The Practical Nursing diploma prepares you to assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other approved licensed healthcare professional. You must pass a licensing exam (NCLEX-PN) in order to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Employment opportunities are found in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities and physician offices. The Practical Nursing program at GTCC is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (www.ncbon.com).

Plumbing

Greensboro Campus

The Plumbing Certificate program is designed to give you the opportunity to acquire basic skills to assist with the installation and repairs of plumbing systems in residential and light commercial buildings. Course work includes; sketching diagrams, interpretation of blueprints, and practices in plumbing assembly. You will gain knowledge of state codes and requirements. You will develop skills through hands-on participation during lab and at job sites.

Associate in Science (AS) – Physics

Jamestown Campus, Greensboro Campus, High Point Campus

Physics is a science that investigates the fundamental concepts of matter, energy, and space as well as the relationships among them. Physics is the backbone of many other fields including astronomy, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering, which is evident in fields, such as biophysics, chemical physics, astrophysics, space physics, and geophysics. Regardless of your career choice, an understanding of physics is necessary to understand how our world works. Physics at GTCC serves as one of the core science option for students seeking associate degrees in science at GTCC and basic core science option for associate's and bachelor’s degrees at public and private universities within North Carolina and beyond. Many of our students transfer to a 4-year university or are completing their science pre-requisites for graduate school.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Jamestown Campus

The Physical Therapist Assistant program at GTCC prepares you to work in direct patient care, providing rehabilitation to patients and clients in a variety of health care settings. Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) treat people of all ages under the direction and supervision of physical therapists.

Phlebotomy Training Program

Jamestown Campus

The profession of phlebotomy is taught through didactic, student laboratory, and clinical experiences. You will be trained to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions including: vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture specimen collection on adults, children and infants. Emphasis will be placed on infection prevention, proper patient identification, proper labeling of specimens, and quality assurance. You will be taught specimen handling, processing and accessioning. You will learn the theory and principles of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived laboratory tests and perform the tests in the student laboratory.

Phlebotomists play a vital role in the lives of all patients and are a critical member of the health care team. The accurate collection of specimens, is the foundation on which clinicians monitor a patient’s health status.

Employment of phlebotomists is projected to increase by 22 percent from 2014 to 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Technicians work in settings such as hospitals, and diagnostic medical laboratories. Starting hourly wage is $11 to $13.

Pharmacy Technology

High Point Campus

Join the exciting world of pharmacy technology! We offer training on state of the art equipment such as Pioneer Rx software, modular clean room with a laminar flow hood, and a Med Dispense machine in a fully functional simulation lab environment. Explore the multiple career options for pharmacy technicians including retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, mail order, assisted living, home health, nuclear medicine, and medical insurance. Learn through interactive, hands on experience in lab, as well as experiential rotations through local pharmacies. This program is a candidate for accreditation through the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) and will prepare you for the exam to become nationally certified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Pharmacy Technician

Greensboro Campus, Donald W. Cameron Campus

This course has two instructional delivery methods, both will have 96 hours of instruction. The face to face class will have 96 hours, all in a traditional classroom setting. The hybrid version of this course is a combination of 24 hours face to face and 72 hours online.

Pharmacy technicians are supervised by licensed pharmacists and perform duties that do not require the pharmacist’s expertise, like labeling prescription bottles and helping patients to complete medical insurance forms. Technicians have several duties that may include: assisting with prescriptions by counting pills, measuring medications, and labeling products; verifying prescriptions from doctors; and maintaining patient records and insurance information.

Technicians do not consult with patients who have questions about their medications – instead, they refer the clients to the pharmacists. Most pharmacy technicians work in retail pharmacies, like the ones in your local grocery stores. Other pharmacy technicians fill hospital positions, work in wholesale industries or find employment with government organizations.

Payroll Specialist (Hybrid)

Jamestown Campus

Are you are a detail-oriented individual who is discreet in handling and distributing confidential information? Are you good at calculating numbers and maintaining important records? Do you enjoy working in an office environment?

If this sounds like you, perhaps you should consider a career as a Payroll Specialist. They input data from time sheets, production records, or individual time cards to computerized payroll system. They are also responsible for balancing payroll runs, producing federal, state and local tax payments, and answering employee questions and troubleshooting issues.

This is a 190-hour hybrid course; 48 hours face to face and 142 hours online.

Paralegal Technology

Greensboro Campus

The Paralegal Technology curriculum prepares you to perform legal tasks and assist lawyers with many types of legal work. A paralegal does not practice law, give legal advice, or represent clients in a court of law but they can assist with any type of legal work that a lawyer does. The Paralegal Technology program's primary goal is to provide you with the legal knowledge and practical skills necessary to become a competent, ethical professional.

Paralegals play an important role in allowing lawyers to provide high-quality, reasonably priced legal services. As a result, it is a fast-growing field. Paralegals, sometimes also called legal assistants, work in law firms, government agencies, business organizations, and anywhere else that a lawyer might work. After completing a two-year degree many paralegals go on to get a bachelor’s degree and some even go to law school.

Office Administration

The Office Administration program prepares you for employment in administrative support positions in a dynamic workplace. These include the following:

general office support positions

customer service positions

administrative assistant positions

executive assistant positions

Course work includes extensive and in-depth training in Microsoft Office, including integration of the Office tools, customer service, and oral and written communication.

Successful graduates qualify for clerical/administrative positions in most businesses or industries, including government and education. You will also be prepared to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

Nursing: Nursing Assistant Refresher Training Program

Greensboro Campus, High Point Campus

This 50-hour course consists of a brief review of the NA I theory curriculum, selected NA I skills, and preparation for the state written and skill exams. Successful completion of this refresher course will provide individuals with a review of the knowledge, skills, and abilities that must be demonstrated on the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination necessary for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry.

Note: If you have taken the North Carolina NNAAP test three times within a two-year period, and failed, you are ineligible to take a refresher class and must re-take the complete Nursing Assistant 1 course. References to this rule may be found in the NC Nurse Aide I Candidate Handbook) Additionally, if your license expired prior to July 2013, you are ineligible for the refresher and must re-take the complete Nursing Assistant 1 course.

Additional Note: If your goal is to enroll in Nursing School, this course will NOT meet the required pre-requisite and you will need to take an accredited complete Nursing Assistant 1 course

Nursing: Nursing Assistant I Training Program

Jamestown Campus, Greensboro Campus, High Point Campus

The Nursing Assistant program consists of 198 hours of classroom and clinical studies and takes approximately three months to complete. Nurse Assistants work in a variety of health care settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, private homes, home health agencies, assisted living facilities, hospice, and medical doctors' offices. Completion of the program qualifies you to sit for the NC State Nursing Aide examination and if successful leads to placement on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry.

Nursing: Associate Degree Nursing

Jamestown Campus

Registered Nurses are the largest group of healthcare professionals in the United states and the most trusted profession as well. GTCC offers an Associate Degree in Nursing that prepares you for licensure as a Registered Nurse. RNs assist individuals, families, and communities to achieve and maintain health. The RN develops a plan of nursing care and coordinates the implementation of the plan of care with the healthcare team. Nursing care is both interdependent, for example, reliant on physicians, and independent as nursing professionals.

Employment opportunities occur in a variety of settings including hospitals, medical offices, urgent care centers, home healthcare, industry, schools, and long term care facilities.

The Associate Degree Nursing program at GTCC is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (www.ncbon.com).

The NCP RIBN program is four years of seamless nursing education leading to two degrees, an associate degree and a bachelor’s degree. It is a collaborative dual enrollment program of GTCC and North Carolina A & T State University.

Students will be enrolled in both GTCC and North Carolina A & T State University (NCAT) for the first 3 years, taking most of the coursework at GTCC. Classes at NCAT will be offered online during that time. Upon completing year 3 successfully, students graduate with an Associate Degree in Nursing and are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Year 4 is at NCAT completing the bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Many hospitals require new graduates to have a bachelor’s degree upon hire or to gain a bachelor’s degree within a few years of hire. The bachelor’s degree is considered foundational for professional advancement.

NC OBD II Certification

Jamestown Campus

This course is designed to meet the training and licensing requirements (initial and/or renewal) for the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Emissions Inspection Program administered by the NC Division of Motor Vehicles, License and Theft Bureau.

Upon completion, a student will understand the rules, regulations, and procedures for conducting an OBD emissions inspection; be able to inspect a vehicle properly, and be prepared to sit for the state certification exam. Initial and recertification classes will be 8 hours of instruction. The registration fee includes the workbook used during class. Pre-registration is required.

NC Auto Safety Certification

Jamestown Campus

This course is designed to meet the training and licensing requirements (initial and/or renewal) for the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program administered by the NC Division of Motor Vehicles, License and Theft Bureau. Upon completion, a student will understand the rules, regulations, and procedures for conducting a vehicle safety inspection; be able to inspect a vehicle properly, and be prepared to sit for the state certification exam. Initial and recertification classes will be 8 hours of instruction. The registration fee includes the workbook used during class. Pre-registration is required.

Medication Administration Aide Training Program

Jamestown Campus, Greensboro Campus, High Point Campus

GTCC offers a Medication Administration Aide course for Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) who have an active listing on the nurse aide registry. This course provides a wonderful opportunity for career enhancement to nurse aides who are interested in working in skilled nursing facilities as a medication aide.

This course is designed to meet training requirements for the North Carolina Board of Nursing Medication Aide Certification. The training prepares Nurse Aides to administer medications to long term care residents. Course topics include scope of duties; legal and ethical responsibilities; administration of medications by various routes; infection control; and documentation including commonly used abbreviations.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate and are then eligible to take the state competency exam administered under NC Division of Health Services Regulation.

Medicare Pre-Licensing Exam Prep

Jamestown Campus

Under the approval of the NC Department of Insurance, this 12 hour course prepares and certifies you to sit for the State Licensing Examination for Medicare. Upon successful completion of this course, you will have the knowledge of types of Medicare, policy provisions, health insurance policies and relevant NC statutes and regulations.

Medical Receptionist

Jamestown Campus

Medical Receptionists are responsible for greeting patients as they enter the admitting ward of a hospital or clinic. They also direct patients to appropriate parties, give direction, provide clerical support to the admitting staff, answer telephone calls, and direct callers to the appropriate department or unit.

Whether in a private office or in the public sector, you can make helping others a part of your career. The medical field has growth potential and so can you.

This is a hybrid course, a combination of 138 hours of face to face classroom instruction and 67 hours of online instruction.

Course work includes medical terminology, medical insurance and billing, electronic health records, Microsoft Office, and extensive training in medical coding systems. Additionally, you will learn to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals. All course work provides a hands-on learning environment to prepare you for administrative work in healthcare. In addition, you have an opportunity to complete a work-based learning experience to earn real world healthcare related experience.

Successful graduates qualify for clerical/administrative positions in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, and other healthcare-related entities. Successful students have the opportunity to sit for the AAPC’s Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam.

Medical Office Administration—Healthcare Administration

Jamestown Campus

The Medical Office Administration—Healthcare Administration program prepares you for employment in administrative and supervisory positions in healthcare-related areas. This includes administrative and supervisory positions in:

physicians’ offices

inpatient and outpatient facilities

Course work includes medical terminology, medical insurance, accounting, healthcare finance, supervision, Microsoft Office, and oral and written communication. Additionally, you will learn to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals. All course work is designed to provide a hands-on learning environment to prepare you for administrative and supervisory work in healthcare. You are given an opportunity to complete a work-based learning experience to earn real world healthcare related experience.

Medical Office Administration

The Medical Office Administration—General Option program prepares you for employment in administrative positions in healthcare-related areas. These include the following:

patient registration

patient check-in and check-out

clerical support for various patient-care units

most customer service related positions in healthcare

Course work includes medical terminology, medical insurance, electronic health records, Microsoft Office, and customer service. Additionally, you will learn to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals. You may be provided an opportunity to complete a work-based learning experience to earn real world healthcare related experience.

Medical Interpreter – Spanish/English

Jamestown Campus

Are you Spanish/English Bilingual? Do you enjoy helping people? If you’ve answered yes, a career as a Medical Interpreter may be right for you. Medical Interpreters typically work in healthcare settings and help patients communicate with doctors, nurses, and other medical staff. Interpreters must have a strong grasp of medical terminology and the common words for those medical terms in both languages.

The Quick Careers Medical Interpreter program consists of a series of courses* designed to not only prepare students for a career as a Spanish/English Medical Interpreter but also to prepare them to earn Medical Interpreter Certification.* Awards of Completion are earned at the successful completion of all of the courses in the program.

This 192 hours of training includes:

NationalStandards & Ethical Practices for Medical Interpreters (36 hours of training) This course introduces the principles and standards for professional interpretation as established by the National Council on Interpreting in Healthcare. Professional skills and ethical practices for Interpreters will be taught. Students will also explore cultural awareness as it applies to interpreting in health and human services.

National Standards & Ethical Practices training includes:

Roles of the Medical Interpreter

Medical Interpreter Ethics

Cultural practices/awareness

Interpreter Standards of Practice

Legislation & Regulations

HIPPA

CLAS

Spanish/English Medical Terminology (96 hours of training)This is an introduction to the principles of medical terminology for interpreters and translators in the medical field. This course teaches the meaning and pronunciation of specific medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, root words, and abbreviations. The student will study body systems and all medical terms will be taught in both languages.

Spanish/English Medical Terminology training Includes:

Medical tests and diagnostic procedures

Treatments

Acronyms and abbreviations (MRI, CAT scan, etc)

Medical specialties

Symptomatology

Medical terminology

Medical Specialties

Case Studies Practice (60 hours of training)Students will use case studies to strengthen interpreting skills and improve grammar, reading, and writing skills in both languages. Listening and oral skills in Spanish and English will be emphasized.

The GTCC Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 210-2350 (www.caahep.org), upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). The GTCC Medical Assisting program has a five year retention rate (2012-2016) of 70.07%.

Graduates of CAAHEP-accredited Medical Assisting programs may be eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certification Examination (MAERB) to become Certified Medical Assistants. Passing this exam is the only path to obtain the credential, CMA (AAMA).

Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Greensboro Campus

The Mechatronics Engineering Technology Program is designed to give you a diverse set of skills in automation for the Manufacturing/Industrial Field. Your employment opportunities range from Robotics to Automation technician and many others. You will obtain skills in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Robot programming, Electrical, Motor Control, Hydraulics/Pneumatics and Mechanisms.

This degree can be a stepping stone to further your career in Engineering/Automation. At this time, the job market is actively seeking qualified students and the pay ranges are very attractive.

Degrees in Mathematics typically fall into one of two categories: Associate in Science (AS) or Associate in Arts (AA). The math department also provides the courses required for Associate in Engineering,

The majority of the classes we offer will transfer to public and private universities within North Carolina.

Life, Accident, & Health Insurance

Jamestown Campus

Under the approval of the NC Department of Insurance, this 48 hour course prepares and certifies you to sit for the State Licensing Examination for Life, Accident, and Health. Upon successful completion of the course, you will have the knowledge of types of individual life insurance, annuities, policy provisions, health insurance policies and relevant NC statutes and regulations.

Law Enforcement Workforce Training

Jamestown Campus

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) has established itself as one of the most diverse training facilities in North Carolina. It is our goal to proactively meet the needs of the Criminal Justice Community. In-service law enforcement courses are offered to officers throughout the state.

By clicking "Program Details," you will be taken to a separate GTCC website that provides information for all in-service Criminal Justice courses offered through GTCC.

Information Technology – Web Development Track

Jamestown Campus

The Information Technology – Web Development track at GTCC is designed for students who wish to start a career as a web developer. This degree focuses on how to make effective websites utilizing current industry standards. In addition to the development of websites, you will learn the importance of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Internet Marketing strategies, and Social Media as a marketing tool. You will also learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and other languages in an effort to develop websites that are optimized for all devices and browser types. In addition to the AAS degree in Web Development, upon completion of this degree, students will earn these three certificates from GTCC: Computer Technology Integration, Web Development, and Internet Marketing & Social Media.

Information Technology – System Support Track

Jamestown Campus

The Information Technology – System Support degree track at GTCC is designed for students who wish to start a career within information technology. This degree provides fundamentals in a variety of areas including: network operating systems, networking, information security, database, and web design. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to start a career as a Desktop Support Analyst, a Help Desk Technician, or plan on starting a service support business.

Information Technology – Security and Data Assurance Track

Jamestown Campus

The Information Technology – Security and Data Assurance degree track at GTCC is designed for students who wish to start a career within information security. Unfortunately, the news today contains stories of companies and individuals who are victims of hacks and malware attacks. The Security and Data Assurance degree provides you with the technical skills to manage and secure information technology environments. Security is a thread in many IT areas, and the degree includes five technical elective courses for you to customize your degree in an area of interest. It is recommended that you select one of our many IT Certificate programs of study, so upon completion of the AAS degree, you will also have certificates from GTCC in your discipline of preference.

Information Technology - Network Management Track

Jamestown Campus

The Information Technology – Network Management degree track at GTCC is designed to provide you information and skills utilizing network devices and technology to manage computer networks. With the world becoming more mobile, skills are vital to connect, secure, and maintain networks to transmit information. This degree focuses on network protocols, technologies, and devices used to manage networks. Coursework focuses on managing and maintaining Cisco devices, network security, and maintaining Windows and Linux operating systems. Courses prepare you for the Cisco ICND1, ICND2, and CCNA certification exams as well as MCP from Microsoft.

Information Technology – Mobile Device Development Track

Jamestown Campus

The Information Technology – Mobile Device Development track at GTCC is designed for students who wish to start a career as a programmer or developer for mobile applications. As the utilization of mobile devices continues to increase, companies are looking for programmers that can code specific apps for their needs. In this degree program, you will learn how to write apps for Android and Apple devices using Android Studio and iOS. If you select this major, you will not only gain the skills necessary to program different kinds of mobile devices (phones, tablets, etc.), but you will also learn valuable skills for a career as a traditional programmer as well.

Information Technology – Healthcare Informatics Track

Jamestown Campus

The Information Technology – Healthcare Informatics degree track at GTCC is designed to provide you information and skills to prepare you to support medical information systems. This degree provides you the knowledge in different operating systems, network devices and protocols, database management, and medical terminology. Students with a degree in Healthcare Informatics can start a career in jobs such as a Health Data Analyst or Health Informatics Specialist.

Information Technology – General Studies Track

Jamestown Campus

The Information Technology (IT) – General Studies track at GTCC is designed for students who desire the ultimate in flexibility and the option to select their own IT courses for their Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. Aside from the required courses, you are able to create a customized degree plan based upon IT courses that interest you. In this track you select 27 credit hours from any of our IT classes, which are then applied to your degree. It is recommended that you select one or more of our many IT Certificate programs of study, so upon completion of the AAS degree, you will also have certificates from GTCC in their disciplines of preference. This is not required, however, and you may select any approved IT course from the following prefixes: CT, CIS, CSC, CTI, CTS, DBA, HBI, HIT, NET, NOS, SEC, SGD or WEB.

Information Technology – Database Management Track

Jamestown Campus

The Information Technology – Database Management track at GTCC is designed for students who wish to start a career within database technologies, such as a Database Administrator, Database Architect and/or Database Programmer. In today’s information-driven world having the technical skills to store, manage, and secure data is vital to the success of many businesses, not just a competitive advantage. This degree focuses on how to effectively develop, manipulate, manage, and secure a database management system. You will gain exposure to Microsoft and Oracle database systems. In addition, you will utilize the Structured Query Language (SQL) to manipulate databases and develop front-end applications and websites that connect to databases.

Information Technology – Computer Programming Track

Jamestown Campus

The Information Technology – Computer Programming track at GTCC is designed for students who wish to gain employment as a computer programmer, software developer, mobile application developer, or similar job title. In this degree, you will learn how to code software applications for the PC, Web, and mobile devices using various programming languages. You will be exposed to current industry standard programming languages and techniques. In addition to programming applications, you will also learn database and web connectivity, along with security considerations. Specific programming languages that you will learn in this degree program include Python, Visual Basic, Java, C++, SQL, and C.

HVAC/Refrigeration Technician

Greensboro Campus

This course introduces basic heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration processes used in mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning systems. And prepares students for HVAC/R related career opportunities. Topics include terminology, safety, and identification and function of components; refrigeration cycle; and tools and instrumentation used in mechanical refrigeration systems.

Calculate Superheat and Subcooling on system to verify refrigerant level per selected equipment manufacturers specifications

Convert temperature pressure scales from Fahrenheit to Celsius and absolute to gauge using a calculator

Calculate energy requirements with the use of a Volt/Ohm meter

Pressure test piping connections

And more . . .

This course will prepare individuals for the Universal Certification exam. Students have the opportunity to take the certification exam at the end of the course. The exam is administered by GTCC. The exam cost is $25 (subject to change). The schedule will be announced during class. https://www.escogroup.org/training/epa608.aspx

Human Services Technology

High Point Campus

The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares you for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies to assist in areas, such as mental health, child care, family services, social services, and rehabilitation. In addition, the Substance Abuse concentration prepares you to assist in drug and alcohol counseling, prevention-oriented educational activities, rehabilitation with recovering clients, managing community-based programs, counseling in residential facilities, and the pursuit of four-year degrees. All programs include core courses that emphasize development of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The Substance Abuse concentration course work includes classroom and experiential activities oriented towards the twelve Core Functions, intervention techniques, and the biological/psychological/sociological processes of addiction. Fieldwork provides opportunities for application of knowledge and skills that you learn in the classroom. Graduates in the Substance Abuse concentration can obtain certification by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board after successfully completing the program and passing the Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) exam.

Human Resources Management

Jamestown Campus

Human Resources Management will prepare you to support and manage the most important asset of every company: its employees. Course work includes studies in people skills, employment law, managing employees, recruiting and hiring, writing job descriptions, determining pay rates and bonus programs, designing benefits programs and training employees. You will gain an understanding of how a business operates and how you will play a strategic role in those operations.

Graduates of this program will have a sound business-education base for life-long learning. You will be prepared for employment opportunities in management, recruitment, training, and other human resources development areas.

Hospitality Management

Jamestown Campus

Learn the science of making money in the hotel-restaurant industry with an Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality Management. If you want to own or manage a restaurant or hotel, this degree is for you, regardless of where you manage—in the front of the house or the back of the house. Learn how to lead people, manage revenue, and facilities then put theory into practice both at GTCC’s on-campus, student-run restaurant and off-campus with two work-based learning externships, which are designed to give you real world, hands-on experience that supports your degree. You will also have the opportunity to show off the skills and knowledge you learn by earning a place on one of GTCC’s award winning, Knowledge Bowl team, Ice Carving Team, and/or SkillsUSA team.

Home & Garden

Jamestown Campus

Guilford Technical Community College is pleased to offer a variety of lifelong leisure learning and personal enrichment courses to get you started or enhance your knowledge of gardening, landscaping and home décor. If you are interested in decorating or improving the look of your home, we have the classes for you.

Health Information Technology

Jamestown Campus

Health Information Technology gives you the skills needed to classify, code, process, and report various forms of health information for multiple types of medical facilities.

Course work includes medical terminology, medical insurance and billing, electronic health records, Microsoft Office, anatomy and physiology, and extensive training in medical coding systems. You will learn to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals through hands-on learning both in the classroom and through mandatory clinical rotations in real-world health care settings.

Successful graduates qualify for positions related to coding, reimbursement, cost control, quality management, research, and system design. In addition, graduates are also eligible to take the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam through AHIMA and/or the Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) exam through AAPC.

Although most RHITs work in hospitals, they also work in office-based physician practices, home health agencies, and other healthcare organizations that use patient data or health information. (www.ahima.org)

Transfer Courses – Health and Physical Education

Jamestown Campus

The GTCC Health and Physical Education classes align with general education elective courses and prepare you for transfer to undergraduate BS degree programs that emphasize career pathways in related areas of kinesiology, exercise science, sports medicine, health promotion and wellness. These career pathways are becoming more and more crucial as preventative measures offered through these affiliated degrees intersect both the healthcare and medical communities.

The GTCC Health and Physical Education courses on the Jamestown campus are taught at the Mary Perry Ragsdale YMCA. Note: Jamestown YMCA & High Point YWCA classes include a facility membership. For questions, contact kafields@gtcc.edu.

General Contractor Exam Prep

Greensboro Campus

This 42 hour course makes students aware of the requirements to prepare for the Residential General Contractor exam. It includes information on the application process and the state licensing exam. As well as blueprint reading, building terminology, estimating, safety, employment regulations, building and administrative codes, and other topics.

Forklift Operator

Greensboro Campus

This forklift operator training is taught by an OSHA compliant Instructor. Training is 11 hours.It is a comprehensive, hands-on program that covers every aspect of lift truck training. This training is designed for anyone wishing to learn how to operate a forklift. Certificate of Completion is given at the end of the course when a student successfully completes the course.

Foreign Languages

Jamestown Campus

Guilford Technical Community College is pleased to offer a variety of foreign language classes. Whether you are interested in enhancing your skills or being able to start conversations speaking another language, GTCC has these courses available for you!

Automotive Systems Technology

Jamestown Campus

The Ford ASSET (Automotive Student Service Educational Training) program is the product of a partnership between Ford Motor Company, Ford/Lincoln dealerships, and GTCC.

The ASSET program allows you to get on-the-job training at sponsoring Ford and Lincoln dealerships while earning an Associate Degree in Automotive Systems Technology. During the work-based training, which takes place for eight weeks out of every sixteen-week semester, you will work full-time in the dealership while earning both college credit and a salary from the dealership.

A substantial benefit of this partnership is the availability of new Ford and Lincoln training vehicles for hands-on instruction at GTCC. Additionally, Ford Motor Company provides the college with components, tech data, computer-based training products, and Ford specialty tools to ensure that the ASSET students get the best possible training to prepare them for a career as a Ford service technician.

Fitness & Health

Jamestown Campus

Guilford Technical Community College is pleased to offer lifelong leisure learning and personal enrichment courses to help you maintain better health. Whether you are you interested in enhancing your skills or turning them into an entrepreneurial opportunity, GTCC has a course designed for you!

Fire Protection Technology

Jamestown Campus

The Fire Protection Technology curriculum is designed to provide individuals with technical and professional knowledge to make decisions regarding fire protection for both public and private sectors. It also provides a sound foundation for continuous higher learning in fire protection, administration and management. The degree program is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and recognized by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) program.

Fire Continuing Education

Jamestown Campus

GTCC offers Con Ed certification and non-certification classes in Fire and Rescue subjects to members of North Carolina fire departments and rescue squads. These classes are available at a variety of locations and at our training facility (ERTC) located on the Jamestown Campus.

Class schedules shown on this website and the Guilford Fire Training website are subject to change due to attendance, weather, and unforeseen circumstances. For this reason, please contact the Fire Con/Ed Coordinator prior to any class listed in order to confirm the dates/times.

Fire Academy

Jamestown Campus

Patterned after fire department recruit schools, the GTCC Fire Academy provides the basic skills needed for you to become employed in the fire service. The Academy has an aggressive physical fitness program to provide you with the ability to handle the physical demands of the fire service. You will also receive basic skills needed to excel in the fire service. This is an intense program which requires you to commit to long hours of rigorous training. In order to be accepted into the academy, you must complete a GTCC Fire Academy Application and a physical agility evaluation. A medical physical is required prior to the start of the Academy. You are responsible for purchasing uniforms, books, and basic equipment. All fire academy applicants must be 18 years of age prior to the start date of the fire academy.

Upon completion of the academy you will have the following NC State Certifications:

Entertainment Technology

High Point Campus

Are you looking for a career doing what you love? GTCC's Entertainment Technology Program offers four degree paths in the music industry; from lighting and live sound, studio recording and music business to commercial music, GTCC has you covered. Learn from true industry professionals how to turn your passion into a living. Entertainment Technology creates a community of like-minded individuals who learn how to make a living doing something they really enjoy. We are helping create a lifestyle.

Emergency Medical Science-Bridging Program

Jamestown Campus

Advanced degrees are quickly becoming the norm for EMS professionals, especially for those who aspire to climb the leadership ladder. This program is designed to allow a currently credentialed, non-degreed Paramedic to earn a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Science in as little as two semesters. Fifty credits of advanced standing will be awarded to anyone who is currently a National Registry or North Carolina credentialed Paramedic and has current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.

Emergency Medical Science - Continuing Education

Jamestown Campus, Greensboro Campus, Aviation Campus

The Emergency Medical Science continuing education program provides you with the basic entry-level knowledge, skills, and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. You will gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience through classroom instruction, practical laboratory sessions, and clinical internships. It prepares graduates to enter the workforce.

Emergency Medical Science

Jamestown Campus

The Emergency Medical Science curriculum provides you with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. It prepares graduates to enter the workforce.

Emergency Management Technology

Jamestown Campus

The Emergency Management curriculum is designed to provide students with a foundation of technical and professional knowledge needed for emergency services delivery in local and state government agencies. Study involves both management and technical aspects of law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical services, and emergency planning.

Electronics Engineering Technology

Greensboro Campus

We live in a world of technology. Tech-savvy problem-solvers are in high demand. Our students get practical, hands-on experience while learning the theory behind circuits, computer systems, and wireless communications. They master troubleshooting at the component level and do problem-solving on complex systems. Experiences range from assembling circuit boards (hardware) to programming microcontroller systems (software). Our learning environment develops the skills needed to work safely and responsibly as an engineering technician, to function effectively in teams, and to provide technical leadership in organizations. Our instructors bring real-world experience into the classroom and lab. Our graduates typically find employment in developing and testing new electronic components for the latest mobile devices, deploying next-generation telecommunications infrastructure, or supporting highly-automated manufacturing operations.

Electrical Systems Technology

Greensboro Campus

The Electrical Systems Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepare and introduce you to electrical careers. The opportunities include residential, commercial, and industrial applications that can be new installations or service of existing equipment. Completion of the AAS qualifies for one year of service that can be applied to the NC Electrical Contractors license. Every home and business depends upon an electrical supply providing plenty of work for skilled technicians. You have the option of pursuing either a degree, diploma, or certificate in Electrical Systems Technology. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in the Electrical Systems Technology field. GTCC’s Electrical Systems Technology program is well respected in the industry.

EKG Technician Training Program

Greensboro Campus

Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) technicians operate specialized medical equipment to obtain diagnostic cardiac information for physicians. In just a few months, you could be a member of the medical profession conducting EKG diagnostic tests needed by physicians and physician extenders to save lives.

Most EKG technicians work full time in hospitals. Other opportunities are found in doctors' offices, medical laboratories and outpatient clinics. The work requires stamina due to frequent standing and positioning patients with disabilities for an EKG. Shifts can include working days, evenings and weekends because hospitals continually need diagnostic testing.

In 2016, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that job openings for cardiovascular technologists and technicians, including vascular technicians, will increase 10 percent from 2016 to 2026 – faster than the average rate of other occupations. Job openings for cardiovascular technicians, in general, are expected to grow as the large baby boomer population ages, thus upping the demand for diagnostic cardiac testing to assess various heart conditions.

At GTCC, you can complete the EKG training program in just under 2 months, inclusive of 96 clock hours. Your studies will cover cardiac anatomy and physiology, heart disease, pacemakers, medical terminology and ethics. You would gain practical training in the operation and maintenance of EKG equipment. Additionally, you would practice using 12-lead electrodes and interpreting EKG strips that provide data on heart performance. You may also learn about Holter monitors and cardiac stress testing. Graduates of approved training programs are eligible to sit for national certification examination. Most employers prefer or require this certification. Beginning pay is $14 to $16 per hour.

Ed2go/GTCC Online Instruction

Jamestown Campus

Guilford Technical Community College offers engaging continuing education online courses, covering subject categories from computer applications to teaching and education. Each course has a listing of the course description, syllabus, requirements and costs. Your course instructor will be a subject matter expert and will guide you thru the curriculum information and student discussion areas.

You can access these courses anywhere you have access to the internet at the times that are most convenient to you. A new session of each course starts monthly. Courses run for six weeks and are composed of twelve lessons that become available on Wednesdays and Fridays, representing 24 hours of instruction. Your course discussion boards encourage you to ask questions of your instructor or fellow online students in your course. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to download a certificate of completion.

Early Childhood Education

Are you interested in a career in Early Childhood Education? Are you passionate about teaching and caring for young children?

Then, consider the Early Childhood Education program. Our faculty is committed to young children, the profession that serves them, and to students like you.

The Early Childhood Education Program offers high quality, engaging learning experiences that connect students to children and to the profession. Students participate actively in the college classroom and in the field with young children of different ages in a variety of settings. Small classes and close relationships with faculty and other students create a welcoming environment. Certificates build into a diploma, and into a transferable degree.

Nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the mission of the Early Childhood Education program pinpoints developing students to develop children.

DSS Income Maintenance Caseworker

Greensboro Campus, High Point Campus

Learn the skills you need to be a better candidate for employment at your local Department of Social Services (DSS)!

North Carolina Families Accessing Services through Technology (NC FAST) is a program designed to improve the way the NC Department of Health and Human Services and county departments of social services do business. NC FAST introduces new technological tools and business processes that will enable workers to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time assisting families.

This NCFast class certificate is a preferred qualification for the DSS income maintenance caseworker jobs available in Guilford and surrounding counties. However in order to be selected as a potential candidate, individuals must meet one of the minimum qualifications listed in the job postings:

Graduation from high-school or equivalency and four years of the below stated experience.

OR

Associates degree and two years’ experience in clerical or other public contact experience which includes negotiating, interviewing, explaining and gathering information, gathering and compiling data, analysis of data and/or performance of mathematical or legal tasks.

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology

Jamestown Campus

Are you interested in having a secure future and being a part of a growing and profitable trade? The Transportation Industry is one of the most profitable career paths available. Over 80% of everything you see around you was delivered by Diesel Powered Vehicles. Every Truck, Trailer, Tractor, Bulldozer or Large Marine Vessel was purchased for one reason and that reason was to make a profit. Someone must keep these vehicles operating in a safe, dependable, and profitable manner. Could that person be you? GTCC has offered Diesel Programs for many years and has sent students to businesses in North Carolina and beyond. Our modern state-of-the-art facilities and educational aids will ensure you will be educated to the highest levels. You will be educated by some of the best instructors in the business and can expect superior learning challenges from them.

Dental Hygiene

Jamestown Campus

Everyone likes to see a beautiful smile. Would you like to be the one to help create happy and healthy smiles? Dental Hygiene may be the career for you! Immerse yourself in this exciting and challenging career field and you can become a registered dental hygienist in less than 2 years after taking national and state licensing examinations. The dental hygiene program at GTCC is nationally accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Dental Assisting

Jamestown Campus

Everyone likes to see a beautiful smile. Would you like to be the one to help create happy and healthy smiles? Dental Assisting may be the career for you! Immerse yourself in this exciting and challenging career field and you can become a dental assistant in 1 year. Upon graduation, you will be designated as a Dental Assistant II, but are eligible to become a Certified Dental Assistant by taking the Dental Assisting National Board examination. The dental assisting program at GTCC is nationally accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Defensive Driving

Jamestown Campus

Have you gotten a speeding ticket or have been referred by the court or an attorney's office to take a defensive driving course? Guilford Technical Community College offers defensive driving courses, four hours or eight hours.

Cyber Crime Technology

Jamestown Campus

The Cyber Crime Technology degree at GTCC is designed for students who wish to start a career within the field of cyber crime and forensics. The Cyber Crime Technology degree teaches the tools and techniques used by law enforcement professionals. Topics in the degree include data retrieval, preservation of evidence, data recovery, penetration testing, and preparing for trial. Forensic skills are provided on different platforms, desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and different operating systems. This field is constantly evolving as hackers become for advanced in their threats.

Customer Service Representative

Greensboro Campus

A career as a Customer Service Representative spans many industries; call centers, retail, sales, hospitality, food services, and other office environments. This course is designed to provide students with the work-ready skills needed to effectively connect with customers. Students will be taught skills to meet customer needs, how to evaluate and resolve complaints from customers in a positive way, and ways to satisfy and retain customers. This training has been developed thru a collaboration with several local employers who have a vested interest in developing local talent to fill vacant positions in Guilford County and the surrounding Piedmont Triad.

Culinary Arts

Jamestown Campus

Learn to lead a kitchen when you study with the award winning faculty at one of North Carolina’s leading culinary schools, then start your culinary career with an Associate in Applied Science in Culinary Arts. The culinary arts program at GTCC is one of only two North Carolina culinary schools that is accredited by the American Culinary Federation’s Educational Institute at the Exemplary level. Put theory into practice both at GTCC’s on campus student run restaurant and off campus with two work based learning externships which are designed to give you real world hands-on experience that supports your degree. You will also have the opportunity to show off the skills and knowledge you learn by earning a place on one of GTCC’s award winning, Knowledge Bowl, Ice Carving, and/or SkillsUSA teams.

Criminal Justice Technology

Jamestown Campus

Criminal justice is—at its core—a profession for those who wish to serve their community. Whether you’re interested in a career in law enforcement, corrections, or homeland security, these professions are seeking motivated individuals who are problem-solvers and willing to accept the challenge of building trust, opening lines of communication, and improving the lives and security of others. From enforcing the law to ensuring the secure custody of offenders to preventing a terrorist attack, few career paths provide so many opportunities to make a positive difference in one’s community.

Courses in the program are taught in an engaging and interactive format. In addition to traditional instructional methods, courses include practical exercises, scenario-based instruction, use of technology, and analysis of current events. Faculty are dedicated to student success and helping students to reach their goals.

Cosmetology

Jamestown Campus

Do you enjoy working with hair and makeup? Do you enjoy working in a fun environment with a flexible schedule? Do you want to build your own schedule and have the freedom of an entrepreneur? Do you want to earn an excellent salary where your income reflects your work? Do you enjoy talking with people? Do you want to work with people from diverse backgrounds? Do you want to avoid working in an office? Do you want a career where you may work with celebrities? Do you want a career with a strong job outlook?

If you answered yes to five or more of the above questions, Cosmetology may be an excellent career choice for you!

Cooking & Culinary Courses

Jamestown Campus

Guilford Technical Community College is pleased to offer a variety of cooking and culinary courses. Whether you are you interested in enhancing your skills or turning your skills into an entrepreneurial opportunity, GTCC has a course that is perfect for you!

Construction Management

Greensboro Campus

Do you have that “I wish I could do that,” when you see a new house or building going up?

If you want to learn about construction and the process, check out the Construction Management Program at GTCC. This a program that prepares individuals to supervise, manage, and inspect construction sites, buildings, and associated facilities.

Computer Technology Training

Come join the over 1000 students each year who benefit from GTCC’s computer training classes. Computer skills and application knowledge are no longer a luxury; they are a necessity in the 21st century.

Being successful in any career requires having a broad range of up-to-date software skills that will positively influence the bottom line. Whether you are just starting out and need basic training, you want to enhance existing skills in hopes of a promotion, or you want to learn a new skill in order to create a new career opportunity, GTCC will meet your needs.

For those who would like to train for a Professional Computer Technology Certification through GTCC’s Workforce Training area, GTCC offers Excel and Word MOS Exam Prep; Cisco’s CCENT ICND1 and ICND2, Cybersecurity Specialist and CCNA Cyber Ops; CompTIA’s A+, Net+ and Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst and Penetration; Windows and Cisco’s Server Administration Essentials.

Check out our offerings and become a satisfied member of the GTCC community.

Computer Integrated Machining

Greensboro Campus

The Computer Integrated Machining program is designed for entry level positions in manual and computer numeric control (CNC) machining. Courses include blueprint reading, metrology, computer aided drafting (CAD), computer aided manufacturing (CAM), manual machining (mills & lathes), CNC mills & lathes. It is a trade for an individual who likes working with his or her hands.

The skill sets developed allow you to take a design concept/idea from your mind to paper (creating a blueprint) or computer (CAD drawing) and operate various pieces of equipment to manufacture that design. It allows you to take control of your concept from start to finish and have a physical object in your hands at the completion.

Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology

Jamestown Campus

If you’re ready for the chance to learn a skilled trade in a field that is certain to be in demand for as long as people have the need for transportation, and where you can make above average income, then Collision Repair could be the right choice for you! At GTCC, we offer a curriculum aimed at getting you into the workforce quickly and effectively! We train you on “state-of-the-art” equipment, using the industry endorsed I-CAR curriculum. GTCC’s collision repair program is NATEF accredited and has won the Skills USA state championships for collision repair 13 times between 2002 and 2017.

The Collision Repair Program at GTCC offers three pathways to help you meet your goals.

Certificate- Designed with a short time frame in mind, the certificate program is 16 weeks and is only offered in the fall. It covers the basics that will give you enough knowledge and skillset to enter the workforce at an entry level position.

Diploma- Composed of three semesters, this pathway is designed to produce a technician that can immediately begin work as an apprentice in a shop where, depending on your skill level, you may remain under a senior technician for as little as 30-90 days.

AAS Degree- The Associate Degree program is only if you are looking to push your skills even further with advanced collision classes, including mechanical repair, vehicle detailing, shop management, and additional classes designed to offer you the foundational and advanced knowledge required to work in and advance into leadership roles.

Civil Engineering Technology

Greensboro Campus

Are you considering a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology? Or are you entering the workforce as an engineering technician who performs an essential role as you work alongside land surveyors and engineers providing support? Some of the tasks you will learn include preparing construction documents with 3D CAD software, testing construction materials for regulatory compliance, and performing various calculations for drainage, earthwork, pavement, utility layouts, and land surveys. A challenging and rewarding career begins with the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Civil Engineering Technology. A career that allows you to be a part of the survey, design, and construction of civil infrastructure projects from concept through completion.

Coursework includes basic engineering principles and technical skills to carry out planning, documenting, and supervising tasks in land development, public works, and facilities projects. Instruction in communication and computational skills will enable you to conduct material testing, field and laboratory testing, site analysis, estimating, project management, plan preparation with CAD, hydraulics, environmental technology, and surveying.

Associate in Science (AS) – Chemistry

Jamestown Campus

Chemistry is the study of the matter and chemical reactions around you. GTCC offers the first two years of chemistry courses for students to gain understanding of the chemistry, and students who want to major or minor in chemistry for a baccalaureate program. Chemistry can serve as an optional core science for students seeking an associate in science (A.S.) or equivalent degree.

Carpentry

Greensboro Campus

Would you like to learn how to build your own house? Do you want to have your own construction company? The carpentry program is a hands-on training program. Students in the carpentry program build a house from footings to roof with one of our non-profit partners. You could learn how to operate small equipment to dig footings, operate industry standard building equipment, and tools. You will learn how to read prints and understand terminology associated in construction. Residential codes and Green Building techniques will be applied throughout the course. This will help you pursue your General Contractors license.

Career Pilot

Aviation Campus

If you are interested in becoming a commercial pilot, then the Career Pilot degree is for you. This could mean flying for an airline or a private corporation or flying for the military or a government agency. This degree does require flight training and is focused on providing you with a fundamental knowledge of flight concepts, aerodynamics, meteorology, aircraft systems, airline operations, flight safety practices, and human factors. In order to graduate with the Career Pilot degree, you must obtain your FAA Commercial Pilot certificate.

If you already have a degree in another field but are interested in learning the material covered in the ground school classes for private pilot, instrument, and commercial as well as meteorology, then the Career Pilot Certificate may be a good option for you.